The Dutch Good Landlordship Act enforces national standards for landlord and property manager conduct. Preventing discrimination, intimidation, and excessive security deposits is central to the legislation.
Property managers must ensure tenant onboarding files and written disclosure notices are fully compliant. Automated ERP workflows simplify record-keeping and audit trails.
What the law actually requires
- Written lease agreements, including any rights and obligations not explicitly stated in the contract.
- A security deposit capped at two months' base rent, with clear terms on amount, payment method, and refund timeline.
- A documented rationale for tenant selection following a public listing, including written records of any rejections.
- An annual, itemized breakdown of service costs provided to the tenant.
- Written, timely handling of complaints.
The burden of proof sits with the landlord
In a dispute or inspection, the burden of proof lies with the landlord, not the tenant. Following violations, a municipality can appoint a manager to take over the property's management, who then sets a reasonable rent and can have necessary work carried out at the landlord's expense. A well-documented file is therefore not just compliance — it's direct protection against these measures.
How emlinked supports this
emlinked automatically logs required attachments, correspondence, and permit status against the lease, so a complete file is always ready for a municipal inspection.
